Defence Mentor

Hi All,

5 weeks to go until the holidays! Or so the students keep reminding me 🙂

Defence club last week, we saw some new faces which was lovely to see, the students enjoyed making bracelets, blow up princess pictures & scratch cards.

We also had lots of boardgames out.... and lots of glitter!

I was unable to hold Defence club yesterday due to travelling to Melbourne for a DSM meeting, I was able to meet up with 9 other DSMs, and gain valuable knowledge on how they look after their students, and what they do day to day, I also had the opportunity to meet with Dee Ilic who is one of the family liaison officers, she has a wealth of knowledge and can be contacted via DMFS Melbourne. 

https://www.defence.gov.au/about/locations-property/base-induction/defence-plaza-melbourne

Congratulations to one of our Defence Students who was awarded Student of the week. Well-deserved Ameilia. 

I hope all the Defence parents received their Circus $5 entry voucher; I was kindly given a voucher for each defence student within the school.

https://www.openarms.gov.au/who-we-help/eligibility

https://www.openarms.gov.au/get-support/counselling/open-arms-counselling

I hope everyone has a great week. As always please reach out if you need anything. 

Sara Holland

Defence Support Mentor

(Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:15-3:15pm)

sara.holland@smseymour.catholic.ed.au